Dover took the lead for good with three runs in the third inning, highlighted by Rodriguez’ two-run double to the fence in centerfield. A six-run fourth then broke the game open for Dover, which got an RBI double from Skay.

Felton-Harrington, which needed a victory to force a second championship game on Thursday, got one run in the fourth when Wade Brooks singled and scored on a hit from Leighton Webb. Its other run came in the fifth when Christian Aldridge singled and came home on a hit from Zack Cole.

About half the players on Dover’s roster were with the team last year when its season ended quietly in the state tournament.

Rodriguez hopes he and his teammates learned something from the experience.

Dover pitcher Nathan Turner goes to the plate in game Tuesday night against Felton Harrington. (Special to the Delaware State News/Gary Emeigh)

“Last year, when we went to the next level, we got destroyed pretty much,” said Rodriguez, who played for Dover High’s varsity squad as a freshman in the spring. “But this year we have a lot of players that we bond with. When we won last year, we were very overconfident.”

“I’m going to make sure they’re not overconfident this time,” said Jenkins. “This team is great — they’re fun and full of characters. Everybody’s good.

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